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As one of Tasmania’s largest employers, our focus is achieving a culture of inclusion for everybody. We provide the below benefits and resources to our people to ensure they are empowered to drive their careers. 

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Paid parental leave for everyone

We are committed to supporting an inclusive culture for all working parents. Giving all parents access to 15 weeks of paid parental leave, regardless of whether they are the primary or secondary carer. 

The policy extends to surrogacy and adoption, and instances of miscarriage and stillbirth as well. Leave may be taken within the first 24 months of birth or adoption, in either one continuous period or two split periods. You must be part of the business for six months to access this leave. 

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Paid superannuation on unpaid parental leave 

It's known that women experience significant superannuation losses due to performing the majority of Australia's unpaid child care. In 2018, we took steps to ensure that all parents will receive their regular superannuation contributions during periods of unpaid parental leave.

Whilst we aren't legislatively required to make these contributions, we believe it is the right thing to do in supporting all parents in balancing family life and their careers.  

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Support through all stages of life

Through the Circle In platform, we offer a comprehensive employee benefits platform that provides accessible and practical support across all stages of life. Whether you're a manager, parent, or any other type of caregiver, there are resources to support and empower you to navigate your career alongside your life outside of work.

The platform is all-inclusive, catering to all parents including single parents and same-sex families. 

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Healthy You

No matter whether you spend your working hours in the field, in the office or at home, we provide a range of services and benefits to help you maintain or improve a healthy body and mind.

The Healthy You program includes access to physical health, mental health and wellbeing consultations and counselling, either with registered health and wellbeing coaches, or with psychologists and social workers through our Employees Assistance Program. 

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Family and domestic violence support 

Family and domestic violence can take many forms and can be experienced by anyone. Workplaces can play an incredibly important role in preventing and responding to this violence and we want to empower our employees who are experiencing it to feel safe and supported to seek help.

Our Family and Domestic Violence Support Package offers a number of entitlements to support to any employee who is experiencing family or domestic violence, including access to paid leave, emergency financial assistance, and salary advances.



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Breastfeeding accredited workplace 

15 years ago, we made the commitment to support employees who are breastfeeding. We will continue to carry out annual assessments and investment to ensure these employees are safe and supported at our sites. View our accreditation here